Environment
Philippines gets US$4.6 million EU clean energy grant
Philippines gets US$4.6 million EU clean energy grant
Financial aid to assist the Philippines switch to sustainable consumption and production.
China is again top destination for clean energy investments
Takes in US$65 billion from investors keen on solar, wind and other energy projects.
India turns to Germany for advanced RE technology
Needs technology for grid integration of renewable energy and rooftop solar panels in urban areas.
India and Finland to explore solar energy applications
Will focus on solar technology for oil and gas projects.
ADB grants loans for Chinese waste-to-energy projects
US$200 million loan will jump start projects in Chinese cities.
New Japanese solar plant to add 475 MW
TeraSol to build photovoltaic power plant on the island of Ukushima.
Indonesia to increase geothermal energy production
Indonesia intends to tap into its geothermal potential to replace fossil-based fuels.
Chinese energy companies expanding in Portugal
Water and sanitation are also new business areas for Chinese companies.
Chinese wind power production zooms
Hits 100.8 terawatt hours in 2012.
Huaneng Power generation drops 2.44 % in Q1
Low domestic demand to blame.
SOEs control China’s wind power sector
State-owned enterprises comprised 81% of the sector's installed capacity in 2012.
Japan's LNG uses rises 5% in fiscal 2012-13
Japan's 10 major power utilities consumed a record 55.8 million metric tons of LNG.
Buffet aiming for bankrupt Suntech?
Rumors of a buy-in by the "Wizard of Omaha" rallies Suntech stocks.
Indonesia inviting bids for solar photovoltaic projects
Tender covers 150 MW and will be issued in May.
China to eat-up more electricity this year
Coal to produce 80% of power.
Suzlon Energy raises US$647 million to repay loans
Bonds used are backed by the State Bank of India.
China and Russia sign massive energy deals
Hail breakthrough agreements that will see Russia increase oil supplies to China.
Commentary
Entering the age of electricity in Asia